The individual components of the vasti muscle group and the rectus femoris were clamped and subsequently loaded based on the muscle cross-sectional area proportions (111N, 98N, and 67N for rectus femoris/vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, and vastus medialis, respectively).
The definition of life is controversial. The current definition is that organisms maintain homeostasis, are composed of cells, undergo metabolism, can grow, adapt to their environment, respond to stimuli, and reproduce.
term life insurance. 1. life insurance for which premiums are paid over a limited time and that covers a specific term, the face value payable only if death occurs within that term. Compare ordinary life insurance, term insurance. Contemporary definitions for term life insurance.